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Regency Mahogany Secrétaire Bookcase
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Regency Mahogany Secrétaire Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

English, Circa 1810.

A charming Regency mahogany dwarf bookcase with 2 glazed doors in the top section, with working lock and key and 2 height adjustable shelves inside. Beautiful colour mahogany with brass closing strip.

The top section sits above an ebony inlaid secrétaire drawer, fitted with 4 small drawers inside, the drawer front drops down to create a writing surface.

Decorative brass flowers sit either side of the pull out secrétaire and above ebony scroll carvings.

The base has 2 large panelled doors which open to reveal a single shelf inside.

This bookcase is a good unusual size, ready for use in the home.

W 107cm/42"

D 52cm/20.5"

H 144cm/56.5"

Base H 80.5cm/31.75"

Top interior

W 99cm/39"

D 19cm/7.5"

H 51cm/20"

Base interior

W 97.5cm/38.5"

D 37cm/14.5"

H 56cm/22"

Physical Dimensions
Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158564
Dealers Internal Reference
OYE230612A
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Description
English, Circa 1810.
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A charming Regency mahogany dwarf bookcase with 2 glazed doors in the top section, with working lock and key and 2 height adjustable shelves inside.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

Beautiful colour mahogany with brass closing strip.

fig 1. A Regency flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet above a fall-front desk drawer and lower cupboard with curved pilasters.
fig 1. Regency Mahogany Secrétaire Bookcase

The top section sits above an ebony inlaid secrétaire drawer, fitted with 4 small drawers inside, the drawer front drops down to create a writing surface.

Decorative brass flowers sit either side of the pull out secrétaire and above ebony scroll carvings.

fig 2. A Regency flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet above a fall-front desk drawer and lower cupboard with curved pilasters.
fig 2. Regency Mahogany Secrétaire Bookcase

The base has 2 large panelled doors which open to reveal a single shelf inside.

This bookcase is a good unusual size, ready for use in the home.

W 107cm/42"

D 52cm/20.5"

H 144cm/56.5"

Base H 80.5cm/31.75"

Top interior

W 99cm/39"

D 19cm/7.5"

H 51cm/20"

Base interior

W 97.5cm/38.5"

D 37cm/14.5"

H 56cm/22"

Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1158564
Dealers Internal Ref
OYE230612A
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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A Regency flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet above a fall-front desk drawer and lower cupboard with curved pilasters.
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Archive I A Regency flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet above a fall-front desk drawer and lower cupboard with curved pilasters.

Regency Mahogany Secrétaire Bookcase

Archive II A Regency flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet above a fall-front desk drawer and lower cupboard with curved pilasters. View II
Archive III A Regency flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet above a fall-front desk drawer and lower cupboard with curved pilasters. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Regency flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet above a fall-front desk drawer and lower cupboard with curved pilasters.
Archive V A Regency flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet above a fall-front desk drawer and lower cupboard with curved pilasters. View V
Archive VI A Regency flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet above a fall-front desk drawer and lower cupboard with curved pilasters. View VI
Archive VII A Regency flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet above a fall-front desk drawer and lower cupboard with curved pilasters. View VII
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A Regency flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet above a fall-front desk drawer and lower cupboard with curved pilasters.
Regency Mahogany Secrétaire Bookcase
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A Regency flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet above a fall-front desk drawer and lower cupboard with curved pilasters.
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Regency furniture, produced in Britain between roughly 1811 and 1830, is characterised by classical symmetry, clean geometric outlines, and refined architectural proportions. Designers of this era frequently incorporated rich dark hardwoods, particularly mahogany and rosewood, embellished with brass mounts and subtle scroll motifs.

Pieces from this period were predominantly framed in solid pine or oak and finished with high-figure mahogany or rosewood veneers. Construction features typically include hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass locks and escutcheons, and individual hand-blown glass panes secured with wooden astragal glazing bars.

Authentic Regency examples exhibit hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular glass thickness with minor air bubbles, and original hand-sawn backboards. Inspect the drawer construction for fine, narrow dovetails and check for natural wear patterns along the drawer runners and drop-front hinge mechanisms.

A substantial mahogany piece serves as a strong focal point when set against light or neutral wall finishes. Combine the traditional timber casing with contemporary lighting, modern artwork, or minimalist ceramics within the glazed cabinet to create a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Position mahogany furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to avoid timber shrinkage and veneer lifting. Preserve the timber finish by applying a thin layer of natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing gently with a soft microfibre cloth.
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